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  • David Owens avatar

    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,707 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Seal Of God’s Judgement.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 11, 2011
     | 4,910 views

    We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to know about what is going to happen in end times.

    Revelation 6:1-17. THE FIRST SEAL OF GOD’S JUDGEMENT. We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph And The 1st Christmas

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010
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     | 4,117 views

    This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

    4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Sermon So Nice, It Got Preached Twice

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 5, 2025
     | 542 views

    Our Old Testament Lesson brings us Isaiah 61, a wonderful lesson which speaks of the Messiah coming to redeem God's People. Jesus made this the first recorded sermon He preached in Luke 4, telling the men of Nazareth that He is the Messiah Isaiah told about.

    The Sermon So Nice It Got Preached Twice Good Morning!! We have a very special lesson from Isaiah this morning that I would like to dig into for my first sermon of the year. It’s good to use it as a first sermon, because it’s the text for the first “recorded” sermon Jesus gave. We can begin with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Cares For You Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2009
     | 5,440 views

    Easter Series on the seven cries from the Cross. this first one deals with the first three about Jesus’ care and concern for others in His last hour.

    Text: Luke 23:34, 43, John 19:26, Title: He Cares for You, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/29/09, AM A. Opening illustration: quote 1 Peter 5, emphasizing “…He cares for you,” in verse 7, B. Background to passage: The cross is the centerpiece of salvation history, the linchpin upon which God’s glory hangs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,737 views

    The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Genesis12:10-12:20 David Taylor March 13, 2016

    The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Genesis12:10-12:20 David Taylor March 13, 2016 Janez Rus lived in Germany during the days of the Nazi ruler Adolf Hitler. During that time, he was a young shoemaker, looking to make his name prominent. Because of the power of the German government, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Haggai Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022
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     | 5,501 views

    The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

    Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,707 views

    Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

    Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Seek First (Matthew 6:25-34) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 13, 2025
     | 1,465 views

    Part 5 of a series on stewardship

    Seek First (Matthew 6:25-34) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6, beginning in verse 25. This week, a church member asked to meet with me for a few minutes. This person has had a lot on her plate lately, and it was causing her a lot of anxiety. And what she said to me was so tender ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ezra: A First Person Reflection, (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 14, 2017
     | 6,889 views

    Ezra reflects on the Exile, the Return, and the Future

    Ezra: A First Person Reflection on the Exile, the Return, and the Future (pt 1) Welcome. It’s good to see you! In the 2500 years since I lived on earth, I’ve enjoyed meeting my heroes of the faith. Some, like Barnabas and Stephen lived after I did, but I admired their work. Some, like Job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glorious Wedding (Jesus' First Miracle)

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,578 views

    When Jesus is on the scene, our problems can become His Glory. This – first of His signs, manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. The Glory of Jesus, the carpenter, had not yet been seen, but it was about to burst onto the scene

    The Glorious Wedding John 2:1-11 BBC 1-9-22 In March of 2004 a group of Boy Scouts were on their annual excursion into Northern Utah’s Logan Canyon The scouts had carved snow caves deep into a snow ridge at an elevation of 7,400 ft. Randy Maurer, a father of one of the scouts was quoted as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passover Sedar Feast

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Mar 5, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    Christ revealed in the Passover Feast

    Passover Sedar Feast Pesach – to pass over Seder – meaning order, is a holy meal The candles symbolize the presence of God and mark this as sacred time. Exo 12:11 - 15 “And thus shall ye eat it: with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Impressions Really Matter Part Two

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    Why first impressions matter

    God’s Glorious Church First Impressions Really Matter Part Two 1 Corinthians 10:31 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the apostle Paul told the church at Corinth, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever You Lose On Earth Shall Be Loosed In Heaven Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
     | 5,044 views

    God will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth. We have the privilege to "lose on earth" when we meet certain conditions – We must obey God’s commandment completely, PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS ACTUAL DISOBEDIENCE.

    WHATEVER YOU LOSE ON EARTH SHALL BE LOOSED IN HEAVEN “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). “And straightway his ears were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    If the Son shall make us free, we shall be free indeed.

    III. CALLED TO FREEDOM. A. SET FREE - TO SERVE GOD! Exodus 10:24-26. It is somewhat ironic that Pharaoh would eventually release the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt that they might go and “serve the LORD” (Exodus 10:24). Pharaoh was not willing for them to take their flocks with them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational